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Mrs Winsborough
In terms of s.6(1)(a) of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976, the sheriff found that Joanne Isabel Mackie or Winsborough (DOB 07.05.75) died at her home at 29 Elmwood Terrace, Kelty, Fife between the hours of 6.30and and 11am on the 17th April 2009. In terms of s.6(1)(b), the cause of death was suppurating pneumonia. No formal determinations were made.
Mrs Winsborough was a healthy woman aged 33. She started feeling unwell with nausea and diarrhoea around the 10th April 2009. Her symptoms worsened and she saw her GP on the 14th April. She was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. She wanted a second opinion so attended A&E. The doctor there confirmed her GP's findings and advised that she continue to take fluids to keep dehydration under control. By the 16th April she was significantly dehydrated. On 17th April Mr Winsborough went to work with the intention of taking his wife to hospital when he came home. At 10.30am his daughter called him to say that Mrs Winsborough was not breathing and her lips were blue. Paramedics attended the house but could not resuscitate her.
Mr Anderson
In terms of s.6(1)(a) of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976, the sheriff found that William Anderson (DOB 01.09.56) died at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife at 5.53pm on 9th September 2009. In terms of s.6(1)(b), the cause of death was a) pneumonia and b) H1N1 influenza (swine flu). No formal determinations were made.
Mr Anderson was a healthy man aged 53. He developed flu-like symptoms on 31st August 2009 which worsened over the next few days. He called the NHS24 swine flu helpline on 5th September and was advised to go to A&E. He was diagnosed as suffering from probable swine flu and possible lower respiratory tract infection. It appears that Mr Anderson was not aware of the H1N1 diagnosis as he told his son-in-law that he was relieved to have been diagnosed with ordinary flu. His condition worsened on 6th and 7th September. He refused to see his GP on the basis that he wished to give the antibiotics time to take effect. At 1.45am on 8th September Mr Anderson suddenly sat up in bed and told Mrs Anderson that he thought he had had a stroke. As he was getting dressed he collapsed and never regained consciousness. He was taken to hospital and died the following day at 5.53pm.
